Good Tasting and Good for You At Peri & Sons Farms all of our onions—white, yellow, red, sweet and organic—are grown utilizing environmentally-friendly farming techniques, proper crop rotation and our specially-designed, safe nutrient-delivery system. For over 30 years we have continually strived to grow only the freshest and healthiest onions, for our families and for our customers, but it might surprise you to find out that not only do our onions taste exceptionally good, they are also very good for you Onions are low in calories yet add abundant flavor to a wide variety of foods. With an average of only 45 calories per serving, onions are free of fat and cholesterol, very low in sodium, high in vitamin C, and a good source of fiber. As with almost any fruit or vegetable, the maximum nutritional benefit is attained by eating them raw, lightly steamed or sautéed. Onions contain chemicals which help fight the free radicals in our bodies that can cause cell destruction and disease and have been linked to numerous illnesses. The organosulfur compounds in onions help increase circulation, lower blood pressure, and prevent blood clotting as well as detoxify the body and skin They also contain generous amounts of a flavonoid called quercetin, a potent antioxidant, and they contain anti-allergy, antiviral and antihistamine properties. Studies have shown that quercetin protects against cataracts, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Other sources are tea and apples, but research shows that absorption of quercetin from onions is twice that from tea and more than three times that from apples. Now that you know how healthy our onions are, we hope you’ll make them a staple in your diet. Look for Peri & Sons Farms onions at your local grocery store. Click here for a list of stores that carry our onions. If you don’t see your favorite store listed, please let us know. Please visit these websites for additional information about the nutritional value of onions. |
